President addresses Jewish community
In the first leg of his visit, President Reuven Rivlin addressed the UIA NSW centenary gala event, visited the Taronga Zoo wildlife hospital, and met NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian
ISRAELI President Reuven Rivlin received a standing ovation from 2000 members of the Sydney Jewish community on Sunday night.
Rivlin – who is making his first official state visit to Australia – was the guest of honour at United Israel Appeal’s (UIA) centenary gala event at the International Convention Centre.
The President flew to Melbourne on Monday morning, where he will address students at Mount Scopus Memorial College, attend an event at Government House, and speak at UIA Victoria’s gala event.
Addressing the NSW event, Rivlin said, “The Australian Jewish community is a model for Jewish communities around the world.
“In a few generations you have made far-reaching contributions to Australian society while passing on your love for Israel from generation to generation. In the name of the State of Israel, I want to thank you.”
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פורסם על ידי The Australian Jewish News ב- יום שבת, 22 בפברואר 2020
On Sunday, the President visited the wildlife hospital at Taronga Zoo following the devastating brushfires that have raged the country in recent months.
“This is a natural disaster that happens every few decades, not every few centuries,” said the President, adding that concern for wildlife in Australia was heart-warming.
On Friday, Rivlin met with NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian where he expressed his deep appreciation for the Premier’s support for the fight against antisemitism and for Holocaust remembrance, and for her warm relations with the Jewish community.
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